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W232 ECS

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,461 mi
Last recorded40,461 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW232 ECS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,461 miles

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,538 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010
Fail 12 Jul 2010 19,111 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2009 11,814 miles

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY LOOSE AND NO CHAINGUARD FITTED

Fail 28 Apr 2009 11,744 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY LOOSE AND NO CHAINGUARD FITTED

Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,880 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 7,880 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 7,867 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 7,812 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front and rear tyres are under-inflated

Pass 20 Jun 2006 7,812 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front and rear tyres are under-inflated

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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W232 ECS is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W232 ECS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W232 ECS is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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